Names and Faces -- CYOP Systems International Inc., a skill-based gaming site, announced today that Jim MacKay has been appointed to its board of directors. Mitch Ross, chairman of the board, said MacKay brings an understanding of European commerce with him. "His knowledge of the entertainment business, coupled with his keen sense for solid business opportunities, are a welcome asset to our board and we look forward to his input into our growth into the European marketplace," Ross said. McKay served briefly as the president and CEO of World Gaming plc this summer.
Making Deals -- BingoWorkz said today that it has been chosen by iGlobalMedia to provide bingo software for iGlobalMedia's new bingo Web site, www.partybingo.com. BingoWorkz also recently completed a deal with Real Time Gaming to supply bingo software to that company's more than forty licensees.